Candour Productions
Assistant Producer
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Job Title: Assistant Producer (Specialist Factual)
Location: London based
Contract: Various positions beginning across Autumn 2026
Production: Primetime Feature Documentaries for a variety of broadcasters
We are looking for London-based Specialist Factual APs to join our teams on multiple productions in Autumn 2026. We are working on some powerful and sensitive feature-length documentaries for a variety of broadcasters.
Working closely with the Directors, the successful candidates will play a key editorial and logistical role, helping to shape thoughtful and compelling films. You will need to bring emotional intelligence, initiative, and editorial awareness to challenging subjects with lasting public impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Approaching and maintaining relationships with sensitive and vulnerable contributors
- Having an excellent awareness of compliance issues and Duty of Care protocols
- Negotiating complex access with organisations and individuals
- Setting up and supporting shoots
- Writing detailed briefing documents and forward planning
- Supporting the Director on location and in preparation for filming
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Required Skills & Experience:
- Credits on at least three prime-time factual or specialist factual singles or series
- Proven experience working with sensitive contributors and subject matter
- Strong organisational skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a small team
- Confidence working to tight deadlines and remaining calm under pressure
- On-location filming experience
- Ability to second camera / self-shoot
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Preferred Skills:
- Experience working on sensitive police access stories
- Familiarity with securing and digesting complex court documents
TO APPLY
Please email your CV including references to jobs@candour.tv with Specialist Factual AP in the subject line.
Include the following:
- Updated CV and contact details
- Confirmation of current and upcoming availability
- Your location
Deadline for all applications is Wednesday 9th September at 10am
At Candour, we are committed to increasing diversity in the TV industry and encourage applications from under-represented groups. We also support candidates who may need reasonable adjustments to interview or perform in the role.
Due to volume, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. Feedback is offered to those interviewed.
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